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==Design==
==Design==
[[File:POLAND world map.webp|thumb|right|250px|Map of the world with teleports]]
[[File:POLAND world map.webp|thumb|right|250px|Map of the world with teleports]]
The main area of the world is shaped after Poland. Its sunny and green terrains extend from the beach shores of the [[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Baltic_Sea|Baltic Sea]] in the north to the cliffy [[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Carpathian_Mountains|Carpathian Mountains]] in the south, flanked by two fictional rivers in the west and east. The world is filled with various content referencing Polish memes, pop culture, and life, such as landmarks, objects, graphics, audio, and more.
The main area of the world is shaped after Poland. Its sunny and green terrains extend from the beach shores of the Baltic Sea<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltic_Sea Baltic Sea] on Wikipedia.</ref> in the north to the cliffy Carpathian Mountains<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpathian_Mountains Carpathian Mountains] on Wikipedia</ref> in the south, flanked by two fictional rivers in the west and east. The world is filled with various content referencing Polish memes, pop culture, and life, such as landmarks, objects, graphics, audio, and more.


== Locations ==
==Locations==  


* Mirror area - main hanging out spot with a large mirror.
*Mirror area - main hanging out spot with a large mirror.
* Pier - referencing a [[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Sopot_Pier|pier in Sopot city]], a popular tourist attraction and the longest wooden pier in Europe.
*Pier - referencing a pier in Sopot city<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sopot_Pier Sopot pier] on Wikipedia.</ref>, a popular tourist attraction and the longest wooden pier in Europe.
* Mountain - featuring a zip line and a cavern.
* Mountain - featuring a zip line and a cavern.
* Club - party room with entrance through one of the doors in the house.
*Club - party room with entrance through one of the doors in the house.
* House
*House
* Gazebo
*Gazebo
* Woods
*Woods
* Ramp & "Morenka" Establishment
*Ramp & "Morenka" Establishment
* Pitch
*Pitch
* Never Have I Ever game
*Never Have I Ever game


==Polish references==
==Polish references==
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===Pop culture===
===Pop culture===


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<gallery widths="300" heights="180">
File:POLAND world geralt.webp|[[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Geralt_of_Rivia|Geralt of Rivia]] - the main character from the Polish series [[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:The_Witcher|The Witcher]], and prominently [[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:The_Witcher_3:_Wild_Hunt|The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt]] game.
File:POLAND world geralt.webp|Geralt of Rivia<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geralt_of_Rivia Geralt of Rivia] on Wikipedia.</ref> - the main character from the Polish series The Witcher<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Witcher The Witcher] on Wikipedia.</ref>, and prominently The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Witcher_3:_Wild_Hunt The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt] on Wikipedia.</ref> game.
File:POLAND world Rudy tank.webp|Rudy ("Ginger") - a T-34-85 tank from a Polish series [[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Four_Tank-Men_and_a_Dog|Four Tank-Men and a Dog]] airing in 1966-1970.
File:POLAND world Rudy tank.webp|Rudy ("Ginger") - a T-34-85 tank from a Polish series Four Tank-Men and a Dog<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Tank-Men_and_a_Dog Four Tank-Men and a Dog] on Wikipedia.</ref> airing in 1966-1970.
File:POLAND world orzeł 7.webp|Orzeł 7 ("Eagle 7") - a spaceship from an animated Polish comedy series [[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:pl:Kapitan_Bomba|Kapitan Bomba]] ("Captain Bomb").
File:POLAND world orzeł 7.webp|Orzeł 7 ("Eagle 7") - a spaceship from an animated Polish comedy series Kapitan Bomba<ref>[https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapitan_Bomba Kapitan Bomba] on Polish Wikipedia.</ref> ("Captain Bomb").
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</gallery>
===Culture===
===Culture===


====Patriotism====
====Patriotism====
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File:POLAND world polish flag.webp|Big flagpole at the center of the map.
File:POLAND world polish flag.webp|Big flagpole at the center of the map.
File:POLAND world chalking the door.webp|"K+M+B" ("C+M+B") - practice of [[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Chalking_the_door|chalking the door]] is a popular Christian tradition in Poland.
File:POLAND world chalking the door.webp|"K+M+B" ("C+M+B") - practice of chalking the door<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalking_the_door Chalking the door] on Wikipedia.</ref> is a popular Christian tradition in Poland.
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References to Polish patriotism and nationalism are woven into the fabric of the world essence, starting from its literal name, and cultural references, to national symbols on direct display. Multiple flags can be found across the world, including a giant flagpole and a house decoration which often appears during the most important national holidays.
References to Polish patriotism and nationalism are woven into the fabric of the world essence, starting from its literal name, and cultural references, to national symbols on direct display. Multiple flags can be found across the world, including a giant flagpole and a house decoration which often appears during the most important national holidays.


====Vehicles====
==== Vehicles ====
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<gallery widths="300" heights="180">
File:POLAND_world_vehicle_fiat_126.webp|[[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Fiat_126|Polski Fiat 126p]] - one of the most recognizable cars produced in Poland in 1973-2000.
File:POLAND world vehicle fiat 126.webp|Polski Fiat 126p<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_126 Polski Fiat 126p] on Wikipedia.</ref> - one of the most recognizable cars produced in Poland in 1973-2000.
File:POLAND world FSO Polonez.webp|[[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:FSO_Polonez|FSO Polonez]] - a popular car manufactured in Poland in 1978-2002.
File:POLAND world FSO Polonez.webp|FSO Polonez<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FSO_Polonez FSO Polonez] on Wikipedia.</ref> - a popular car manufactured in Poland in 1978-2002.
File:POLAND world bmw.webp|[[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:BMW_M5|BMW M5]] E39 - BMW driver stereotypes are popular among Polish culture. Additionally the number plate "BI 3378P" is a meme reference to a Polish internet celebrity Kononowicz.
File:POLAND world bmw.webp|BMW M5<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M5 BMW M5] on Wikipedia.</ref> E39 - BMW driver stereotypes are popular among Polish culture. Additionally the number plate "BI 3378P" is a meme reference to a Polish internet celebrity Kononowicz.
File:POLAND world Volkswagen Passat.webp|[[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Volkswagen_Passat|Volkswagen Passat]] 1.9 TDI - a popular car model in Poland.
File:POLAND world Volkswagen Passat.webp|Volkswagen Passat<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Passat Volkswagen Passat] on Wikipedia.</ref> 1.9 TDI - a popular car model in Poland.
File:POLAND world airplane.webp|White and red airplane - most likely referencing a plane of the president of Poland or specifically [[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Tupolev_Tu-154|Tupolew Tu-154M]] that [[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Smolensk_air_disaster|crashed in 2010]].
File:POLAND world airplane.webp|White and red airplane - most likely referencing a plane of the president of Poland or specifically Tupolew Tu-154M<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupolev_Tu-154 Tupolev Tu-154] on Wikipedia.</ref> that crashed in 2010.
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====Daily life====
====Daily life====
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<gallery widths="300" heights="180">
File:POLAND world tv.webp |"Polska działa płynnie, stałe 90FPS" ("Poland working smoothly, solid 90 FPS") - an example from series of memes surrounding the Polish public service broadcaster ([[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Telewizja_Polska|TVP]]) daily news program [[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Wiadomości|"Wiadomości"]] and its news bars often featuring obnoxiously obvious propaganda slogans.
File:POLAND world tv.webp|"Polska działa płynnie, stałe 90FPS" ("Poland working smoothly, solid 90 FPS") - an example from series of memes surrounding the Polish public service broadcaster (TVP<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telewizja_Polska Telewizja Polska] on Wikipedia.</ref>) daily news program "Wiadomości"<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiadomo%C5%9Bci Wiadomości] on Wikipedia.</ref> and its news bars often featuring obnoxiously obvious propaganda slogans.
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====Technology====
====Technology====
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<gallery widths="300" heights="180">
File:POLAND world Unitra.webp|[[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Unitra|Unitra]] - a Polish electronics brand, popular for its audio systems in communist Poland.
File:POLAND world Unitra.webp|Unitra<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unitra Unitra] on Wikipedia.</ref> - a Polish electronics brand, popular for its audio systems in communist Poland.
File:POLAND world Gadu-Gadu.webp|[[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Gadu-Gadu|Gadu-Gadu]] ("chit-chat") - logo of a highly popular Polish instant messaging client from early 2000s.
File:POLAND world Gadu-Gadu.webp|Gadu-Gadu<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gadu-Gadu Gadu-Gadu] on Wikipedia.</ref> ("chit-chat") - logo of a highly popular Polish instant messaging client from early 2000s.
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====Outdoor life====
==== Outdoor life====
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<gallery widths="300px" heights="180px">
File:POLAND world carpet hanger.png
File:POLAND world carpet hanger.png
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References to popular outdoor hanging-out spots can be found across the world, like benches, a hopscotch court, or a [[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Carpet_hanger#Poland|carpet hanger]]. Most of them looking seemingly regular are partially a cultural reminiscence of the outdoor social life of Polish neighborhoods surrounding the communist era apartment blocks.
References to popular outdoor hanging-out spots can be found across the world, like benches, a hopscotch court, or a carpet hanger<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpet_hanger#Secondary_usage Secondary usage of a carpet hander] on Wikipedia.</ref>. Most of them looking seemingly regular are partially a cultural reminiscence of the outdoor social life of Polish neighborhoods surrounding the communist era apartment blocks.


===History===
===History===
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File:POLAND world Hussar wings.webp|Hussar wings - [[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Polish_hussars|hussars]] were a Polish heavy cavalry formation from 16-17th century wearing large wings which noise was intended to scare and lower the morale of the enemy.
File:POLAND world Hussar wings.webp|Hussar wings - hussars<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish_hussars Polish hussars] on Wikipedia.</ref> were a Polish heavy cavalry formation from 16-17th century wearing large wings which noise was intended to scare and lower the morale of the enemy.
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===Memes===
===Memes===
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File:POLAND world concrete mixer.webp|"Głowa w betoniarce" ("Head in a concrete mixer") - a YouTube video of a man spinning inside a concrete mixer head first with music playing in the background.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anTeCSy3XM8]
File:POLAND world concrete mixer.webp|"Głowa w betoniarce" ("Head in a concrete mixer") - a YouTube video of a man spinning inside a concrete mixer head first with music playing in the background.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anTeCSy3XM8 Głowa w betoniarce] video on YouTube.</ref>
File:POLAND world polandball.png|Polandball - a character from [[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Countryballs|Countryballs]] internet meme series, depicting country entities as personified balls.
File:POLAND world polandball.png|Polandball - a character from Countryballs<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Countryballs Countryballs] on Wikipedia.</ref> internet meme series, depicting country entities as personified balls.
File:POLAND world proboscis monkey.webp|"Nosacz" ([[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Proboscis_monkey|proboscis monkey]] species) / [[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:pl:Janusz_(okre%C5%9Blenie)|"Janusz"]] (name, similar to Karen or Chad) - a pejorative term depicting a stereotypical middle aged Pole man with satirical look that's characterized by a greedy and demanding nature.
File:POLAND world proboscis monkey.webp|"Nosacz" (proboscis monkey<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proboscis_monkey Proboscis_monkey] on Wikipedia.</ref> species) / "Janusz"<ref>[https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janusz_(okre%C5%9Blenie) Janusz] on Polish Wikipedia.</ref> (name, similar to Karen or Chad) - a pejorative term depicting a stereotypical middle aged Pole man with satirical look that's characterized by a greedy and demanding nature.
File:POLAND world Paweł Jumper.webp|[[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:pl:Paweł_Jumper|Paweł Jumper]] ("Paul Jumper") - a video of a guy crashing after jumping off a high ramp on his bike.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dk_lkr4E_Y] The sequence is recreated with a seat and an animation.
File:POLAND world Paweł Jumper.webp|Paweł Jumper<ref>[https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pawe%C5%82_Jumper Paweł Jumper] on Wikipedia.</ref> ("Paul Jumper") - a video of a guy crashing after jumping off a high ramp on his bike.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dk_lkr4E_Y Paweł jumper] video on YouTube.</ref> The sequence is recreated with a seat and an animation.
File:POLAND_world_oranges_testoviron.webp|Oranges - visual and audio reference to one of Testoviron (YouTuber) videos of him teasing the watcher by handing an orange to the camera and taking it away.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnvPHkJT0Q4]
File:POLAND world oranges testoviron.webp|Oranges - visual and audio reference to one of Testoviron (YouTuber) videos of him teasing the watcher by handing an orange to the camera and taking it away.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnvPHkJT0Q4]
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===Culinary===
===Culinary===


====Drinks====
==== Drinks====
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<gallery widths="300px" heights="180px">
File:POLAND world vodka.webp|Vodka is a popular alcohol beverage consumed and produced in Poland.
File:POLAND world vodka.webp|Vodka is a popular alcohol beverage consumed and produced in Poland.
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* [[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Caprio_(company)|Caprio]] - a popular Polish fruit beverage brand.
*Caprio<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caprio_(company) Caprio] on Wikipedia.</ref> - a popular Polish fruit beverage brand.
* [[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Warka_Brewery|Warka]] - beer from one of the oldest breweries in Poland.
*Warka<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warka_Brewery Warka Brewery] on Wikipedia.</ref> - beer from one of the oldest breweries in Poland.


====Food====
====Food====
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File:POLAND world grill.webp|Sausages - a popular meat product in Poland, especially for grilling season.
File:POLAND world grill.webp|Sausages - a popular meat product in Poland, especially for grilling season.
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* Top Chips - a popular cheap brand of chips.
*Top Chips - a popular cheap brand of chips.


===Vegetation===
===Vegetation===
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File:POLAND world vegetation.webp|[[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Birch|Birch]] trees, [[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Boletus|Boletus]] mushrooms and [[Special:MyLanguage/wikipedia:Willow|Willow]] trees
File:POLAND world vegetation.webp|Birch<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birch Birch] on Wikipedia.</ref> trees, Boletus<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boletus Boletus] on Wikipedia.</ref> mushrooms and Willow<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willow Willow] on Wikipedia.</ref> trees
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[[Category:Worlds]]
[[Category:Worlds]]
[[Category:Polish]]
[[Category:Polish]]
==References==
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POLAND is a cross-platform Polish-themed hangout world created by OKOK. It's been published in 2019 and has been serving as one of the most popular meet-up worlds for Polish-speaking users since.

Design

Map of the world with teleports

The main area of the world is shaped after Poland. Its sunny and green terrains extend from the beach shores of the Baltic Sea[1] in the north to the cliffy Carpathian Mountains[2] in the south, flanked by two fictional rivers in the west and east. The world is filled with various content referencing Polish memes, pop culture, and life, such as landmarks, objects, graphics, audio, and more.

Locations

  • Mirror area - main hanging out spot with a large mirror.
  • Pier - referencing a pier in Sopot city[3], a popular tourist attraction and the longest wooden pier in Europe.
  • Mountain - featuring a zip line and a cavern.
  • Club - party room with entrance through one of the doors in the house.
  • House
  • Gazebo
  • Woods
  • Ramp & "Morenka" Establishment
  • Pitch
  • Never Have I Ever game

Polish references

Pop culture

Culture

Patriotism

References to Polish patriotism and nationalism are woven into the fabric of the world essence, starting from its literal name, and cultural references, to national symbols on direct display. Multiple flags can be found across the world, including a giant flagpole and a house decoration which often appears during the most important national holidays.

Vehicles

Daily life

Technology

Outdoor life

References to popular outdoor hanging-out spots can be found across the world, like benches, a hopscotch court, or a carpet hanger[19]. Most of them looking seemingly regular are partially a cultural reminiscence of the outdoor social life of Polish neighborhoods surrounding the communist era apartment blocks.

History

Memes

Culinary

Drinks

  • Caprio[27] - a popular Polish fruit beverage brand.
  • Warka[28] - beer from one of the oldest breweries in Poland.

Food

  • Top Chips - a popular cheap brand of chips.

Vegetation

References

  1. Baltic Sea on Wikipedia.
  2. Carpathian Mountains on Wikipedia
  3. Sopot pier on Wikipedia.
  4. Geralt of Rivia on Wikipedia.
  5. The Witcher on Wikipedia.
  6. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Wikipedia.
  7. Four Tank-Men and a Dog on Wikipedia.
  8. Kapitan Bomba on Polish Wikipedia.
  9. Chalking the door on Wikipedia.
  10. Polski Fiat 126p on Wikipedia.
  11. FSO Polonez on Wikipedia.
  12. BMW M5 on Wikipedia.
  13. Volkswagen Passat on Wikipedia.
  14. Tupolev Tu-154 on Wikipedia.
  15. Telewizja Polska on Wikipedia.
  16. Wiadomości on Wikipedia.
  17. Unitra on Wikipedia.
  18. Gadu-Gadu on Wikipedia.
  19. Secondary usage of a carpet hander on Wikipedia.
  20. Polish hussars on Wikipedia.
  21. Głowa w betoniarce video on YouTube.
  22. Countryballs on Wikipedia.
  23. Proboscis_monkey on Wikipedia.
  24. Janusz on Polish Wikipedia.
  25. Paweł Jumper on Wikipedia.
  26. Paweł jumper video on YouTube.
  27. Caprio on Wikipedia.
  28. Warka Brewery on Wikipedia.
  29. Birch on Wikipedia.
  30. Boletus on Wikipedia.
  31. Willow on Wikipedia.